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UK carbon futures see gains as Starmer speech boosts EU linkup outlook
The U.K. launched its own carbon market following Brexit, which has traded at a discount to the EU equivalent.
China green tech firms target new consumers hit by Iran war energy shock
A total of 50 countries had record solar imports from China in March, with Nigeria recording a 519 percent surge from February and notable spikes in Malaysia, Ethiopia, and Kenya.
Indigenous Amazon groups urge UN to curb organized crime
In recent years, illegal gold mining, logging and drug trafficking have spread deeper into remote rainforest regions in countries including Brazil, Peru, Colombia and Ecuador.
Bolivia’s fuel shortages, ‘junk gasoline’ drive EV surge
The South American country is grappling with fuel shortages and a presidential decree that ended long-standing fuel subsidies, effectively doubling the cost of gasoline.
Trump picks Cameron Hamilton to run FEMA
The president nominated the man he fired as leader of the nation's disaster agency a year ago.
Enbridge proposes expansion of New England pipeline
The plan to increase gas supply comes as the region's Democratic governors seek reelection, pledging to both green their states' economies and address high energy prices.
6 things Trump won’t see in the FEMA report
Controversial ideas were dropped from the final document about reshaping U.S. disaster policy.
Democratic governors have a new playbook: Build projects fast
The governors are combining a nuts-and-bolts focus on infrastructure with a catchy — and sometimes profane — slogan to attract voters.
Florida and Georgia wildfires show growing risk in Southeast
The blazes have burned 170,000 acres, driven by severe drought and increased development in wooded areas.
New York asks to back Sunrise Wind in legal challenge
State officials said the offshore wind project provided key benefits to New York.
Texas lifts fiber-optic rule for camp safety enacted after deadly flood
In exchange for setting aside the requirement, summer camps agree to maintain “redundant internet connectivity” through other means, including through cellular or satellite technology.
What to know about predictions for record-breaking El Niño
An event is expected to develop from the middle of this year, impacting global temperature and rainfall patterns, according to officials.
NATO backs renewables as solution to energy security, despite US skepticism
The military alliance sees clean power as a logical replacement for fossil fuels.
Passengers evacuate from hantavirus ship at Tenerife
The disembarkation was “proceeding normally” and all passengers on the MV Hondius were still asymptomatic, Spain’s health minister said.
Despite gains, forest degradation in Brazil’s Amazon is looming threat
Many threats, ranging from climate change to potential legislation on the horizon, are putting the forest at risk.
Trump gets his chance to upend FEMA
Long-anticipated recommendations to revamp the disaster agency were approved Thursday. Now, President Donald Trump has to make a decision.
Virginia’s carbon market comeback risks a multistate affordability crunch
State policymakers appear unprepared for a potential increase in power bills driven by a doubling of emissions credit prices as Virginia gears up to rejoin a regional climate program.
State judges rebuff oil industry bids to halt climate cases
The moves bring the cases a step closer to trial, even as a pending Supreme Court battle threatens to derail the lawsuits.
Georgia residents seethe over 30M gallons of missing water
A massive data center near Atlanta took the water but didn't get a bill until months later.
New York moves toward climate reset
Gov. Kathy Hochul said she’s secured changes to the state’s climate law, delaying a transition off fossil fuels while soothing affordability concerns.
